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Handwriting practice: joining high-frequency words

Handwriting practice: joining high-frequency words worksheet
A Year 2 handwriting practice worksheet created by a primary school teacher and focusing on joining high-frequency words for KS1 learning.

Some cursive handwriting practice and spelling practice rolled into one: writing high frequency words, joined up. Remember that letter formation can vary from school to school, so check letters like g, j, k and z to ensure that your child is writing them the same way at home and at school.
Keystage:  KS1, Year 2

What should a Year 2 child's handwriting look like?

By Year 2, your child's handwriting should be more consistent and easier to read. They should be forming most letters correctly, with clear differences between capital and lowercase letters. While some letters might still be a bit uneven, their writing should generally be neat and legible, with words spaced out enough to read easily.

You might notice your child starting to write in full sentences, using capital letters at the beginning and periods at the end. 

Basic punctuation like commas and question marks might make an appearance too, though they’re still learning to use them correctly. 

Some schools may even start introducing cursive writing around this time, so you might see your child beginning to join letters together.

Remember, every child develops at their own pace, so it’s normal if their handwriting isn’t perfect yet. The important thing is that they’re practising regularly and starting to feel more confident in their writing. A little encouragement and praise can go a long way in helping them improve!

How will this handwriting worksheet help your child?

This teacher created, free resource focuses on joining letters in high-frequency words, such as there, about, should etc. It is a visual aid that also provides space for practice and will help build your child's confidence in joining letters. 

If you're looking for more handwriting tips and activities, visit our Handwriting hub page, or try a fun new challenge such as our Patterns Playbook.